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Dermestid beetles for hire; Skull cleaning

I have a small colony of dermestid beetles that I use for my own and my friend's bear skulls and other european mounts. The colony has grown to a decent size and I am looking for people that have or need skull cleaning done. I can degrease and whiten skulls also for an added price. I'm not starting a business and not looking to make money, just want to be compensated for my time, materials, and keep my colony fed. I'm also not trying to steal business from Max at AK beetle farm. I still take some of my stuff to him, and he does a fantastic job. But I know he is busier than ever and has a long turn around time on projects. I'm doing this mostly so I don't have to buy hot dogs to feed my bugs!

Skulls that are already debulked (brains, eyeballs, and other thick meat removed) can be done quickly and easily.

$50-$100 for just beetle cleaning (depending on skull size and condition)
$50-$100 for degreasing and whitening ($50 for beaver, fox, coyote, and other small game)

I prefer to do sheep, goats, wolves, coyotes, bears, wolverine, deer, and other manageable sized game. During the summer I may to able to accommodate couple moose and caribou. All prices are negotiable depending on situation.

I have a small colony of dermestid beetles that I use for my own and my friend's bear skulls and other european mounts. The colony has grown to a decent size and I am looking for people that have or need skull cleaning done. I can degrease and whiten skulls also for an added price. I'm not starting a business and not looking to make money, just want to be compensated for my time, materials, and keep my colony fed. I'm also not trying to steal business from Max at AK beetle farm. I still take some of my stuff to him, and he does a fantastic job. But I know he is busier than ever and has a long turn around time on projects. I'm doing this mostly so I don't have to buy hot dogs to feed my bugs!

Skulls that are already debulked (brains, eyeballs, and other thick meat removed) can be done quickly and easily.

$50-$100 for just beetle cleaning (depending on skull size and condition)
$50-$100 for degreasing and whitening ($50 for beaver, fox, coyote, and other small game)

I prefer to do sheep, goats, wolves, coyotes, bears, wolverine, deer, and other manageable sized game. During the summer I may to able to accommodate couple moose and caribou. All prices are negotiable depending on situation.

Can you do a deer skull thatís been in/on it, obviously dried out, and Iíd like to have it cleaned.

Beetles for hire.

I'm glad that I read about this skull cleaning service on the Outdoor Forum. Bart was very
professional to deal with and did an excellent job on my bear skull. I live in Bristol Bay and
Bart went out of his way to make sure that my skull got finished in time for my next trip into
Anchorage. I'm very happy to finally have my skull out of the freezer and all cleaned up. I
would highly recommend his services to anyone.

EE80ABD5-5932-4807-93DF-F3B28EB2A8BE.jpgSnap shot of a Dall Sheep that I recently finished. I will be out hunting until Sept 19 if you try to contact me. Please wait or leave me a message/text. 406-390-4732.

Are you still available for skull cleaning?
I have a whitetail skull cap and an antelope skull that I need cleaned.
Likely do degreasing and whitening on the antelope if possible.
Please txt me at 907 229 0926 and let me know. Thanks

Yes. akfunhunter has been taken care of. I'm still taking beetle projects for anyone interested.

Originally Posted by akfunhunter

Are you still available for skull cleaning?
I have a whitetail skull cap and an antelope skull that I need cleaned.
Likely do degreasing and whitening on the antelope if possible.
Please txt me at 907 229 0926 and let me know. Thanks